Reverse gear in some bacteria that can be mimicked for bio imaging Subject: Science and Technology Context: Some microorganisms exhibit a unique kind of reversing motion that can be mimicked for drug delivery, bio-imaging. Indian scientists have found a theoretical model explaining a unique kind of motion, called direction reversing active motion, exhibited […]
End to end genome sequencing Context: On May 27, a preprint titled “The complete sequence of the human genome” was posted in the online repository bioRxiv. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence of a human […]
Vanishing Permafrost Subject: Geography Context: About 13% of permafrost, an area on Daisetsu Mountains in Japan, estimated to be approximately 150 sq. kms. in 2010 is likely to disappear by 2100 under business as usual scenario. Concept: About the permafrost: Areas with ground temperatures that remain below zero degrees celsius for more than […]
ASI breathes life into 17th century Dutch cemetery Subject: History Context: ASI breathes life into 17th century Dutch cemetery. As early as 1656 after the decline of the Portugese, the western bank of the river Hooghly was occupied by the Dutch. For nearly two centuries, a Dutch settlement flourished at Chinsurah and started […]
Controller General of Account Subject: Polity Context: Shri Deepak Das took charge as the new Controller General of Accounts here today. Shri Deepak Das is the 25th officer to hold the position of Controller General of Accounts (CGA) Context: Controller General of Accounts (CGA), in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, is the Principal […]
Herd immunity Subject: Science and Technology Context: The fourth sero survey conducted across India found that on an average 67.6% of the population has been infected. Also, over 25% of people have been vaccinated with one dose. It is Erroneous to conclude we have attained herd immunity,’ says Dr. Srinath Reddy Context: Herd […]
Light pollution Subject: Environment Context: Globally, nights are becoming ever brighter. Increasing urbanisation and the installation of new streetlights, security floodlights and outdoor ornamental lighting all contribute to growing light pollution. Context: Dung beetles mechanism of dung pile They are found across southern Africa, India, collect dung from various animals, fashioning it into […]
The Food and Agriculture Organization warns Hunger Hotspots Subject: International Relations Context: Hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots in the next three months with the highest alerts for “catastrophic” situations in Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region, southern Madagascar, Yemen, South Sudan and northern Nigeria, two U.N agencies warned Context: According to […]
India will take over the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Subject: International Relations Context: India will take over the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on August 1 and is set to host signature events in three major areas of maritime security, peacekeeping and counterterrorism during the month. […]
Daily Practice Sheet 1 August 2021 Daily Prelims Topic India will take over the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) The Food and Agriculture Organization warns Hunger Hotspots Light pollution Herd immunity Controller General of Account ASI breathes life into 17th century Dutch cemetery Vanishing Permafrost End to end genome […]